President Obama's visit to College of Nanoscale Science

May 8, 2012 1:12 PM

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President Barack Obama, accompanied by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, center, holds a silicon wafer, as they tour the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering at State University of New York at Albany's Nano-Tech complex, Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in Albany, N.Y., with Chris Borst, assistant V.P. for Engineering and Integration. less

President Barack Obama, accompanied by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, center, holds a silicon wafer, as they tour the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering at State University of New York at Albany's ... more

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Air Force One with President Barack Obama climbs out of Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. May 8, 2012 after his address at the Nanoscale Science School at the University at Albany.

Air Force One with President Barack Obama climbs out of Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. May 8, 2012 after his address at the Nanoscale Science School at the University at Albany.

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Air Force One with President Barack Obama climbs out of Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. May 8, 2012 after his address at the Nanoscale Science School at the University at Albany.

Air Force One with President Barack Obama climbs out of Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. May 8, 2012 after his address at the Nanoscale Science School at the University at Albany.

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President Barack Obama meets guests after speaking on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at University at Albany College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

President Barack Obama meets guests after speaking on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at University at Albany College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

A group of about 70 people wait at the rotary outside the main entrance of the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany for President Barack Obama's arrival on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. To the left, freshmen Corey Parker (holding the drink) and Anu Akinwunmi, wait for a glimpse of the president. (Yi-Ke Peng / Times Union) less

A group of about 70 people wait at the rotary outside the main entrance of the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany for President Barack Obama's arrival on Tuesday, May 8, ... more

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UAlbany students Mike Longo and Mike Ventre of the New York College Republicans await the visit of President Obama to the campus on May 12, 2012. (Paul Grondahl/Times Union)

UAlbany students Mike Longo and Mike Ventre of the New York College Republicans await the visit of President Obama to the campus on May 12, 2012. (Paul Grondahl/Times Union)

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The support vehicles that make up the presidential motorcade head down Tricentennial Drive on their way to the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering on the campus of the University at Albany on Tuesday morning, May 8, 2012 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

The support vehicles that make up the presidential motorcade head down Tricentennial Drive on their way to the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering on the campus of the University at Albany on Tuesday ... more

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People waiting to see President Barack Obama's motorcade line the sidewalk on Tricentennial Drive near the rotary where it meets Fuller Road at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering on the campus of the University at Albany. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

People waiting to see President Barack Obama's motorcade line the sidewalk on Tricentennial Drive near the rotary where it meets Fuller Road at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering on the campus of ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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A woman looks out an office window in a building at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering on the campus of the University at Albany as President Obama arrived at the college on Tuesday morning, May 8, 2012 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

A woman looks out an office window in a building at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering on the campus of the University at Albany as President Obama arrived at the college on Tuesday morning, May ... more

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Keri Young, right, of Altamont took her three teenagers out of school and pushed her 9-month-old baby, Isaac, in a carriage outside the main entrance to the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany to see President Barack Obama's arrival on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Her son Jacob, 12, holds the umbrella. (Yi-Ke Peng / Times Union) less

Keri Young, right, of Altamont took her three teenagers out of school and pushed her 9-month-old baby, Isaac, in a carriage outside the main entrance to the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the ... more

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The motorcade carrying President Obama heads down Tricentennial Drive on his way to the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering on the campus of the University at Albany on Tuesday morning, May 8, 2012 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

The motorcade carrying President Obama heads down Tricentennial Drive on his way to the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering on the campus of the University at Albany on Tuesday morning, May 8, 2012 in ... more

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University of Albany students Everol Taylor, left, Lexi Reale, center, and Karen Michel wait outside the main entrance to the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany for President Barack Obama's arrival. (Yi-Ke Peng / Times Union) less

University of Albany students Everol Taylor, left, Lexi Reale, center, and Karen Michel wait outside the main entrance to the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany for ... more

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University of Albany student Chelsea Law, front, takes a picture of President Barack Obama's motorcade while fellow student Emily Wolfe holds up a sign outside the entrance to the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. (Yi-Ke Peng / Times Union) less

University of Albany student Chelsea Law, front, takes a picture of President Barack Obama's motorcade while fellow student Emily Wolfe holds up a sign outside the entrance to the College of Nanoscale Science ... more

University of Albany students Lexi Reale, left, Rose Avellino, right, and Everol Taylor, back, wait at the main entrance to the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany for President Barack Obama's arrival. (Yi-Ke Peng / Times Union) less

University of Albany students Lexi Reale, left, Rose Avellino, right, and Everol Taylor, back, wait at the main entrance to the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany for ... more

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A family walks toward the main entrance of the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany to join a crowd of about 70 people waiting for President Barack Obama's arrival on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. (Yi-Ke Peng / Times Union) less

A family walks toward the main entrance of the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany to join a crowd of about 70 people waiting for President Barack Obama's arrival on ... more

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The crowd outside the main entrance to the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany snaps photos as President Barack Obama's motorcade slips into another entrance on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. (Yi-Ke Peng / Times Union) less

The crowd outside the main entrance to the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany snaps photos as President Barack Obama's motorcade slips into another entrance on Tuesday, May ... more

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The crowd outside the main entrance to the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany watches as President Barack Obama's motorcade slips into another entrance on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. (Yi-Ke Peng / Times Union) less

The crowd outside the main entrance to the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany watches as President Barack Obama's motorcade slips into another entrance on Tuesday, May 8, ... more

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A group of about 70 people wait at the rotary outside the main entrance of the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany for President Barack Obama's arrival on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. (Yi-Ke Peng / Times Union) less

A group of about 70 people wait at the rotary outside the main entrance of the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany for President Barack Obama's arrival on Tuesday, May 8, ... more

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Supporters of Planned Parenthood wait at the rotary outside the main entrance of the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany for President Barack Obama's arrival on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. (Yi-Ke Peng / Times Union) less

Supporters of Planned Parenthood wait at the rotary outside the main entrance of the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany for President Barack Obama's arrival on Tuesday, May ... more

People gather at the rotary near the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany. President Barack Obama will give a speech there Tuesday afternoon. (Cathleen Crowley / Times Union)

People gather at the rotary near the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany. President Barack Obama will give a speech there Tuesday afternoon. (Cathleen Crowley / Times Union)

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Keri Young of Altamont, right, took her teenagers out of school and pushed her 9-month-old son, Isaac, in a carriage to see President Obama arrive at the University at Albany on May 12, 2012. "That was anti-climactic," she said after the President's motorcade took a surprise detour through a usually locked entrance to the campus. From left are Jacob Young, 12; Evan Hallenbeck, 16; Brittany Young, 15; Caleb Young, 13; abd Keri Young with Isaac. (Cathleen F. Crowley/Times Union) less

Keri Young of Altamont, right, took her teenagers out of school and pushed her 9-month-old son, Isaac, in a carriage to see President Obama arrive at the University at Albany on May 12, 2012. "That was ... more

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo introduces President Barack Obama on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at the University at Albany College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Gov. Andrew Cuomo introduces President Barack Obama on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at the University at Albany College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Albany County Executive Dan McCoy, left, and other guests welcome welcome President Barack Obama on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at University at Albany College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Albany County Executive Dan McCoy, left, and other guests welcome welcome President Barack Obama on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at University at Albany College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering in Albany, N.Y. ... more

President Barack Obama, center, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, left, talk with Martin Rodgers, right, CNSE process integration engineer during a tour of a clean room on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at University at Albany College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

President Barack Obama, center, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, left, talk with Martin Rodgers, right, CNSE process integration engineer during a tour of a clean room on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at University at Albany ... more

President Barack Obama, center, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, left, talk with Martin Rodgers, third from left, CNSE process integration engineer and Maribel Santos-Quinn, CNSE work station operator during a tour of a clean room on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at University at Albany College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

President Barack Obama, center, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, left, talk with Martin Rodgers, third from left, CNSE process integration engineer and Maribel Santos-Quinn, CNSE work station operator during a tour of a ... more

Warren Montgomery, left, CNSE assistant vice president of advanced technology and business development talks with President Barack Obama, right, as he tours a clean room on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at University at Albany College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Warren Montgomery, left, CNSE assistant vice president of advanced technology and business development talks with President Barack Obama, right, as he tours a clean room on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at University ... more

Air Force One with President Barack Obama climbs out of Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. May 8, 2012 after his address at the Nanoscale Science School at the University at Albany. (Skip Dickstein / Times Union) less

Air Force One with President Barack Obama climbs out of Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. May 8, 2012 after his address at the Nanoscale Science School at the University at Albany. (Skip Dickstein ... more

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